1984 Book 1 Test

In the first sentence, the author immediately sets the tone of the novel with which opening line?

• It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
• Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions.
• The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats.

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CCSS.RL.K.1

What is the reason Winston takes the stairs up to his flat, rather than taking the "lift"?

• There is no electricity due to the economic drive and preparations for Hate Week.
• t is seldom working.
• Both A & B

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CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.8

CCSS.RL.K.1

What is Winston's address? Where does he live?

• Victory Mansion. Air-Strip One. Eastasia
• Victory Mansions. Air-Strip One. Germany. Eurasia.
• Victory Mansions. London. Air-Strip One. Oceania

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CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

How does the government try to control everybody?

• The thought police
• Use of children who act as spies and report their parents
• Both A & B

What is the first thing Winston writes in the forbidden journal?

• April 4th, 1984. I'm not sure this is even the correct date.
• April 4th, 1984. Last night to the flicks.
• April 4th, 1984. I need to connect with O'Brien

Where does Winston work?

• Ministry of Truth
• Ministry of Plenty
• Ministry of Love

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CCSS.RL.K.3

The bold-faced dark haired girl with the Junior Anti-Sex League sash has what effect on Winston? Choose the best answer.

• She intrigues him, entices him, confuses him.
• She enlightens him, calms him, soothes him.
• She disgusts him, scares him, excites him

Which of the following does NOT occur at The Two Minutes Hate?

• The face of Emmanuel Goldstein flashes onto the screen.
• There is hypnotic-like chants for Big Brother.
• People inflict pain on each other

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CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

After writing "Down with Big Brother", who knocks on Winston's door?

• The Thought Police
• Mr. Parsons
• Mrs. Parsons

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CCSS.RL.K.3

The children call Winston a Eurasion spy, threaten to vaporize him, and are upset about not being able to go see WHAT?

• The movies in Victory Square
• Their father at work
• A hanging

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CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.SL.K.2